Comments on: THE WRESTLER Review http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/ Daily coverage of what is truly interesting in the film world Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:28:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Marni http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-123414 Marni Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:54:59 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-123414 I don't think the gossip about Evan Rachel Wood and Mickey Rourke was true. She was approached about that and denied it, said Mickey was too old for her. Older guy/younger girl isn't any big deal anymore, i.e. Bruce Willis and his new wife - so if they were there would've been no reason to deny it. I don’t think the gossip about Evan Rachel Wood and Mickey Rourke was true. She was approached about that and denied it, said Mickey was too old for her. Older guy/younger girl isn’t any big deal anymore, i.e. Bruce Willis and his new wife - so if they were there would’ve been no reason to deny it.

]]> By: Xris http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-118552 Xris Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:24:10 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-118552 I am not a fan of wrestling, Rourke or Aronofsky but something about this film managed to transcend my disinterest in the parts. The nostalgia adds to the appeal of the film but the reality of the characters' lives pulls you into to story. The authenticity that comes through in Rourke's performance and the storytelling are compelling without being cliche. This does not become the typical "down on your luck" tale. He must be nominated for Best Actor. I am not a fan of wrestling, Rourke or Aronofsky but something about this film managed to transcend my disinterest in the parts. The nostalgia adds to the appeal of the film but the reality of the characters’ lives pulls you into to story.

The authenticity that comes through in Rourke’s performance and the storytelling are compelling without being cliche. This does not become the typical “down on your luck” tale.

He must be nominated for Best Actor.

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]]> By: Gabriel http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-118488 Gabriel Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:21:23 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-118488 Definitely in my own top ten for the year. I loved this movie and I felt... as if I'd felt every second of it. Mickey Rourke, an actor I'd convinced myself I should hate for his shennanigans off-screen, really brings it. This is an actor who knows what he's doing. Thanks for this review, Ms. Longworth. Definitely in my own top ten for the year. I loved this movie and I felt… as if I’d felt every second of it.
Mickey Rourke, an actor I’d convinced myself I should hate for his shennanigans off-screen, really brings it. This is an actor who knows what he’s doing.

Thanks for this review, Ms. Longworth.

]]> By: Marlon E. http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-118485 Marlon E. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:53:26 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-118485 Dont be deceived by the title of the movie. It is an incredible dark journey into the human condition. It will make you squirm and you will love every minute of it. I was at a private premier and got to meet Mr. Rourke. With just seconds I could see how complex and brilliant he is. Please go watch it. Its rated R and very strong but worth it. Dont be deceived by the title of the movie. It is an incredible dark journey into the human condition. It will make you squirm and you will love every minute of it. I was at a private premier and got to meet Mr. Rourke. With just seconds I could see how complex and brilliant he is. Please go watch it. Its rated R and very strong but worth it.

]]> By: kevin http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-118476 kevin Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:26:32 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-118476 Very nice review. Can't wait so see it. Very nice review. Can’t wait so see it.

]]> By: indian model http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-118470 indian model Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:29:03 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-118470 good movie, i would like to watch if accessible in my city good movie, i would like to watch if accessible in my city

]]> By: Joie http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-118464 Joie Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:28:04 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-118464 As of now, the film might be on my top ten, and I'm glad most of the critics circles have given the Best Actor award to both Rourke and Penn, I'm torn as well. A side note, and this may have to do with my friend filling me in with gossip from Perez Hilton, but those father-daughter scenes with Rachel Evan "Ho" and Rourke gave me the extra-diegetic chills since they were supposedly dating on-set. I fell for Rouke's tearful admission to charges of parental neglect, otherwise, I couldn't suspend my disbelief in their relationship since possible incestuous chemistry began to block my emotional investment. As of now, the film might be on my top ten, and I’m glad most of the critics circles have given the Best Actor award to both Rourke and Penn, I’m torn as well.

A side note, and this may have to do with my friend filling me in with gossip from Perez Hilton, but those father-daughter scenes with Rachel Evan “Ho” and Rourke gave me the extra-diegetic chills since they were supposedly dating on-set. I fell for Rouke’s tearful admission to charges of parental neglect, otherwise, I couldn’t suspend my disbelief in their relationship since possible incestuous chemistry began to block my emotional investment.

]]> By: Drew http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/15/the-wrestler-review/#comment-118434 Drew Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:40:46 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8281#comment-118434 Your best-written review yet. Well done! Your best-written review yet.

Well done!

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